Dorothy A. Reading
October 23, 2006
Dorothy A. Reading, 92, formerly of 235 East Fredinand Street Manheim died peacefully following a brief illness on Monday, October 23, 2006 at Luther Acres Lititz.
Born in Port Carbon, she was the daughter of the late Alfred J. and Grace Kane Childs. A homemaker, she was the wife of the late Joseph M. Reading who died in August 2001. Dorothy was a member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church Manheim where she taught a special education Sunday school class for many years. She served as Past Matron of the Amaranth Chapter 107 Manheim and was a member of Lititz Springs Chapter 499 Order of the Eastern Star. Grace volunteered at the Nearly-Nu Shop Manheim; her interests included sewing, crocheting and gardening.
Surviving are three sons, Charles M. husband of Luise Wubbena Reading of Lititz, Francis E. “ Cook “ husband of Beth Todd Reading of Lititz, Kenneth L. husband of Susan Heisey Reading of Manheim, seven grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, a brother, Edward V. husband of Kathryn Childs of Downingtown, two sisters, Grace D. Boyer and Mary E. Childs all of Pottsville. She was preceded in death by two grandsons, five brothers, James J., Robert F., Thomas J., Alfred J., and Francis Childs, and three sisters, Margaret M. Kowalick, Isabelle T. Meros, and Catherine M. Steranko.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the memorial service from the Chapel of the Good Samaritan at Luther Acres 250 St. Luke Drive Lititz, PA on Saturday, October 28, 2006 at 2:00 PM with Pastor James W. Roth and Pastor Walt Cleckley officiating. Interment
will be private and at the convenience of the family in Hernley Mennonite Cemetery Rapho Township. Friends may visit with the family in the chapel on Saturday afternoon from 1:30 PM until the time of the service.
Please omit flowers. Those desiring may send contributions in Dorothy’s memory to Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church 2 South Hazel Street Manheim, PA 17545 or Lutheran Acres 600 East Main Street Lititz, PA 17543.
Tella S. Shelly
November 2, 2006
Stella S. Shelly, 91, formerly of West Newport Road Manheim went home to be with her Lord on Thursday, November 2, 2006 at the Mt. Hope Nazarene Retirement Community (Mt. Hope Church Home) Manheim, PA.
Born in Rapho Township, she was the daughter of the late John and Emma Snavely Haldeman. A homemaker, she was the wife of the late John S. Shelly who died in October of 1996. Stella was a member of the White Oak Church Of The Brethren Manheim. Her interests included flower and vegetable gardening, sewing, and needlepoint.
Surviving are three sons, Dale L. husband of Nancy M. Moyer Shelly of Wyomissing, Elvin E. husband of Linda B. Brunner Shelly of Denver, Richard L. husband of JoAnn Friebertshauser Shelly of Rockville, Maryland, a daughter, Gloria M. wife of David H. Miller Jr. of Landisville, five grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, and a sister, Irene wife of Levi Rohrer of Penn Township. She was preceded in death by a grandson, Steven Miller, two brothers, Elmer & Oliver Haldeman, and a sister, Elizabeth Faus.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral service from the White Oak Church Of The Brethren 1211 North Penryn Road Manheim, PA on Saturday, November 4, 2006 at 10:30 AM with J. Marvin Shenk officiating. Interment
in Graybill’s Brethren Cemetery Penn Township. There will be a public viewing at the church on Saturday morning from 9:30 AM until the time of the service.
Please omit flowers. Those desiring may send contributions in Stella’s memory to Hospice of Lancaster County P. O. Box 4125 Lancaster, PA 17604-4125.
George H. Smeltzer
October 20, 2006
George H. Smeltzer, 95, of 374 North Colebrook Road Manheim died peacefully Friday, October 20, 2006 at Moravian Manor Lititz.
Born in Millersburg, he was the son of the late Harvey and Alice Auker Smeltzer. A life long farmer, he was the owner and operator of his own farm in Rapho Township. Early in his life he worked with his father as an electrician in building projects throughout Lancaster County. George last was employed at the former Anchor now Philips Company Lancaster; previous he worked for the Manheim Belting Company, and worked as a driver for the Food Service Department for the Manheim Central School District and was also employed by Longenecker’s Hardware Manheim. He was the husband of the late Minnie B. Ginder Smeltzer who died in July of 1994. A former member of the Mastersonville Brethren In Christ Church he also served as a Sunday school teacher. His interests were fishing and taking long drives in his car throughout Lancaster County and surrounding areas, he loved experiencing nature and wildlife areas.
Surviving is a son, Kenneth E. husband of Joyce Longenecker Smeltzer of Manheim, a daughter, Ruth Ann wife of J. Melvin Dombach of Goodyear Arizona,, two granddaughters, Julie Fitzpatrick and Sandy Smeltzer, and a sister, Sylvia wife of Alfred Wenger of Waynesboro. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Jonathan Smeltzer and a sister, Elva Bixler.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral service from the Buch Funeral Home 21 Market Square Manheim on Wednesday, October 25, 2006 at 10:30 AM. Interment
in Mastersonville Brethren In Christ Cemetery Rapho Township. Friends may visit with the family at the funeral home on Wednesday morning from 9:30 AM until the time of the service.
Those desiring may send contributions in George’s memory to Home Instead Senior Care 255 Butler Ave. Suite 301 Lancaster, PA 17601 or Hospice of Lancaster County P. O. Box 4125 Lancaster, PA 17604-4125.
Alvah W. Weaver III
October 19, 2006
Alvah W. Weaver III, infant son of Alvah W. Jr. and Melissalynn Meallow Weaver of 447 West Marion Street Lititz died Thursday, October 19, 2006 at the Heart Of Lancaster Regional Medical Center Lititz.
Surviving in addition to his parents are paternal grandparents, Alvah Sr. and Brenda Weaver of Lititz, maternal grandfather, Barry Meallow of Lititz, paternal great grandfather, Carl husband of Lois Weaver of Lititz, paternal great grandmothers, Elsie Anderson of Bradenton, Florida and Catherine Kleinhaus of Lancaster. He was also survived by aunts and uncles. Alvah was preceded in death by a maternal grandmother Linda Meallow.
Private graveside services will be held at the convenience of the family in Longenecker’s Brethren Cemetery Warwick Township. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a public viewing at the Buch Funeral Home 21 Market Square Manheim, PA on Monday evening, October 23, 2006 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
Hazel J. Gehman
December 5, 2006
Hazel J. Gehman, 75, who resided at Pleasant View Retirement Community, Manheim, entered into rest Tuesday December 5, 2006 during the early morning after a long battle with diabetes.
She was the wife of the late Howard J. Gehman, to whom she was married to for 51 years. Born in Pequea, she is the daughter of Mildred Anderson Booth of Lancaster and the late Vearl Booth, Sr. Hazel was a glass lathe operator for the former RCA Corporation of Lancaster and retired after 40 years of service. She was a member of the former Red Rose Lioness Club of Manheim, and a member of Jerusalem Church of Penryn. She enjoyed jigsaw puzzles and her friendships she formed at Pleasant View. An avid sports fan, she enjoyed talking to her grandsons about her favorite teams, the Phillies and the Eagles. Always one to learn new things through the years, she enjoyed sewing for her grandchildren, ceramics, crocheting, and many other crafts.
Hazel was the mother of Pamela A., wife of Lewis Baker of Manheim; Thomas J. Gehman, partner of Terry Kurtz of Lancaster; and Jere R. Gehman who died in 1955; grandmother of Jeff, Melissa, Robin, Kate, Josh and Joel; great-grandmother of Adam, Andy, Jenny, Kristy, Robby, and Summer. Also survived by brothers, Jay & Vearl, Jr.; sisters, Grace & Nancy; and was preceded in death by a brother Ross and a sister Carolyn.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend her funeral service on Friday, December 8, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. from the Hoffer Auditorium at Pleasant View Retirement Community, 544 N. Penryn Rd. Manheim, with Pastor Alan J. Yudt officiating. There will be a public viewing on Friday from 1:00 p.m. until the time of the service at Hoffer Auditorium. Interment
at Hernley Mennonite Cemetery will be private at the convenience of the family.
Please omit flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the American Diabetes Association, 3544 North Progress Ave., suite 101, Harrisburg PA 17110.
Miriam W. Lehman
December 10, 2006
Miriam W. Lehman, 73, of 1892 Hossler Road Manheim, went home to be with her Lord peacefully at her residence on Sunday, December 10, 2006.
Born in Lampeter she was the daughter of the late Frank A. and Minerva Kreider Witmer. A homemaker, she was the wife of the late Glenn L. Lehman who died in February of 1997. Miriam was a member of Hernley Mennonite Church, Manheim. Throughout her years Miriam provided a card ministry sending cards to friends, family and her church family. For over forty-four years she designed and baked all occasion cakes helping families celebrate special events in their lives. Her interests included flower gardening and spending time with her family and friends.
Surviving are four sons, Frank E. husband of Nila White Lehman of Lititz, Dennis W. husband of Karen Martin Lehman of Manheim, Glenn W. husband of Joyce Martin Lehman of McAlisterville, Robert A. husband of Barb Crawford Lehman of McAlisterville, four daughters, Carolyn L. wife of Marvin G. Hoover of Myerstown, Charlene K. wife of Douglas L. Shelly of Mount Joy, Jennifer M. wife of J. Richard Witmer Jr. of Manheim, June L. wife of Jay E. Rohrer of Mount Joy, twenty-one grandchildren, two step grandchildren, twenty-three great grandchildren, two brothers, Harold husband of Naomi Witmer of Manheim, Raymond husband of Shirley Witmer of Lewistown, two sisters, Mary Brown of Akron, and Jane wife of Elvin Siegrist of Ronks. She was preceded in death by a sister, Marian Wenger and two brothers, Hansel Witmer and Jay Gilbert Witmer.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral service from the Hernley Mennonite Church 746 Lebanon Road Manheim, on Thursday, December 14, 2006 at 10:30 AM. Interment
in the adjoining church cemetery. There will be a public viewing at the Hernley Mennonite Church on Wednesday evening from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM with additional viewing time on Thursday at the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service.
Those desiring may send contributions in Miriam’s memory to the Hernley Mennonite Church Mission Fund, 746 Lebanon Road, Manheim PA 17545.
Patricia Jane Demmy
December 16, 2006
Patricia Jane Demmy, 79, of 145 West Rapho Street Manheim, died unexpectedly but peacefully surrounded by her family at the Lancaster General Hospital on Saturday, December 16, 2006.
Born in Lancaster she was the daughter of the late James A. Smith and Ella E. Hoffman Connelly and stepdaughter of the late S. Robert Connelly. A homemaker she was the wife of the late Lloyd R. Demmy who died in January of 1989. Patricia Jane was a very active and faithful member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church Manheim where she served as a member of the Congregation Council, taught Sunday school and was a member of the Daughters of Zion Sunday school class. During her life she was active with the Learning Disabilities Association of Lancaster County. With the help of her husband together they served as foster parents for newborn infants for many years. In 1973 Patricia Jane and her husband was presented with The Service To Mankind Award from the Manheim Sertoma Club. Her interests included crafts.
Surviving are three daughters, Susan K. wife of Carl Floyd of Columbia, Barbara J. Mull of Lititz, Judith A. wife of Kevin Miller of Lancaster, two sons, Thomas C. Demmy of New Cumberland, David W. husband of Mary Ann Barnosky Demmy of Maytown, ten grandchildren, and two great granddaughters. She was preceded in death by one grandson, and a brother Charles E. Connelly.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the memorial service from the Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church 2 South Hazel Street Manheim on Tuesday, December 19, 2006 at 7:30 PM with Pastor James W. Roth officiating. Interment
will be private in Manheim Fairview Cemetery Penn Township. There will be no public viewing. Friends may visit with the family at the church on Tuesday evening from 6:30 PM until the time of the service.
Please omit flowers. Those desiring may send contributions in Patricia Jane’s memory to the Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church Memorial Fund 2 South Hazel Street Manheim, PA 17545.
J. Charles Hershey
December 18, 2006
J. Charles Hershey, 98, of Pleasant View Retirement Community, Manheim, died Monday December 18, 2006 at Heart of Lancaster Regional Medical Center, Lititz, following a brief illness. He was the husband of the late Emma M. (Risser) Hershey, who died in 1988.
Born in Penn Twp. he was the son of the late Jacob and Annie (Lutz) Hershey. Retiring in 1973, Charles was the last living stockholder of the New Holland Sales Stables. He was a member of the White Oak Church of the Brethren, Manheim.
Surviving are seven daughters, Joanne R. Hoke of York; Nancy J. wife of Josie Buckwalter of Lititz; Mildred A. wife of Richard Hammer of Easton; Gloria J. Hershey of Mountville; Mary Lou wife of John Shirk of Manheim; Phyllis M. wife of Richard Hurst of Wapwallopen; Evelyn M. wife of Larry Gibble of Coudersport; 18 grandchildren; 49 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son Jacob Charles, Jr., 5 brothers and 4 sisters.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend his funeral service on Thursday December 21, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. from the White Oak Church of the Brethren, 1211 N. Penryn Road, Manheim PA with James F. Myer and J. Marvin Shenk officiating. There will be a public viewing on Wednesday evening in the Hoffer Auditorium at Pleasant View Retirement Community 544 North Penryn Road, Manheim from 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m., with additional viewing on Thursday at the church from 9:00 a.m. until the time for the service. Interment
in Graybills Brethren Cemetery, Penn Twp.
Please omit flowers, memorial contributions in Charles’s memory may be sent to Pleasant View Retirement Community, Benevolent Care Endowment Fund, 544 N. Penryn Road, Manheim PA 17545 or to Occupational Development Center, Inc. 640 Martha Ave., Lancaster PA 17601.
Mary M. Hilliard
December 20, 2006
Mary M. Hilliard, 78, of 532 Brookshire Avenue Manheim died peacefully surrounded by her family and went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, December 20, 2006.
Born in Lititz she was the daughter of the late Wayne E. and Stella McCurdy Habecker. Mary was the owner and operator of the former Rose Towne Restaurant Manheim; she also was employed as a cook at Elizabethtown College and Kreider’s Family Restaurants Manheim and Hershey and the food service department at the former Schick Corporation Lancaster. She was involved as a cook and in food service management for numerous restaurants throughout Lancaster County. Mary was the wife of James D. Hilliard and they observed their 58th wedding anniversary on October 24th of this year. She attended Mount Calvary Church Elizabethtown. Her interests included reading and collecting ceramic roosters and cardinals. Her life was filled providing special meals and inviting family and friends to share at the family table. A very giving and loving person, Mary was special to her children, grandchildren and to everyone she met.
Surviving are two sons, David J. husband of Robin E. Saylor Hilliard of Manheim, Darin J. husband of Tina M. Roane Hilliard of Lancaster, five grandchildren, Leah Hilliard, Elizabeth Hilliard, Kayla Hilliard, Darrien Hilliard, and Divine Hilliard. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Benjamin, Arthur, and Wayne Habecker, two sisters, Dora Gass and Edith Sides.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the memorial service at the Buch Funeral Home 21 Market Square Manheim on Saturday, December 23, 2006 at 11:00 AM. Interment
will be private in Conestoga Memorial Park Lancaster Township. There will be no viewing. Friends may visit with the family at the funeral home on Saturday morning from 10:00 AM until the time of the service.
Those desiring may send contributions in Mary’s memory to Hospice of Lancaster County P. O. Box 4125 Lancaster, PA 17604-4125.
Earl R. Sinniger
December 21, 2006
Earl R. Sinniger, 75, of 998 Rife Run Road, Manheim died peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday, December 21, 2006 at the Essa Flory Hospice Center, Lancaster following a brief illness.
Born in Harrisburg, he was the son of the late Frank P. and Charlotte G. Crow Sinniger. He was the husband of Ruth A. Ruhl Sinniger and they observed their 50th wedding anniversary on October 20th of this year. Earl worked for the former Alumax, now Alcoa Lancaster for thirty- one years retiring in 1994. He was a veteran of the United States Navy serving during the Korean War. Mr. Sinniger was a member of Ruhl’s United Methodist Church, Manheim where he served as a greeter, usher and helped with the fellowship meals. His interests included camping, woodworking, Lionel Trains and attending his grandchildren’s school events.
Surviving in addition to his wife are two sons, Rodney E. husband of Kay L. Breneman Sinniger, John R. husband of Ruth A. Funck Sinniger both of Manheim; two daughters, Cindy L. wife of Martin H. Enck of Elizabethtown, Barbara A. Patrick of Manheim; nine grandchildren, two step grandchildren, one great granddaughter and a sister, Barbara L. Brandt of Middletown.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral service at Ruhl’s United Methodist Church 4810 Elizabethtown Road Manheim on Wednesday, December 27, 2006 at 10:30 AM with Pastor Randy C. Leitzel and Pastor Rob Timlin officiating. Interment
in Ruhl’s United Methodist Cemetery, Rapho Township, PA. There will be a public viewing at the Buch Funeral Home 21 Market Square Manheim, PA on Tuesday evening from 6:30 PM until 8:30 PM with additional viewing at the church on Wednesday morning from 9:30 AM until the time of service.
Please omit flowers. Those desiring may send contributions in Earl’s memory to Ruhl’s United Methodist Church, Building Fund, 4810 Elizabethtown Road, Manheim, PA 17545.
John Karl Markley
December 25, 2006
John Karl Markley, 84, of 1756 Becker Road Manheim, died Monday, December 25, 2006 at the Heart of Lancaster Regional Medical Center Lititz following a brief illness.
Born in Landisville he was the son of the late B. Franklin and Elsie Machmer Markley. John retired from Armstrong Floor Plant Lancaster after many years of service. He was a U. S. Army veteran serving with the 79th Reconnaissance Troop during World War II where he received the Purple Heart and Bronze Star. John was the husband of the late Mabel E. Umble Markley who died in 1981. He was a life member of the Manheim V.F.W. Post 5956. He enjoyed hunting and fishing.
Surviving are three daughters, Judith wife of Joseph McMichael of Mount Joy, Brenda wife of Larry Raihl of Akron, Diane wife of Richard P. Frey of Lebanon, one son, Barry K. husband of Kathryn Markley of Shippensburg, seven grandchildren, Jeff, Michelle, Skip, Scott, Rich, Jenn, Niki, and ten great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Richard and Claude Markley.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral service from the Buch Funeral Home 21 Market Square Manheim, on Friday, December 29, 2006 at 11:00 AM with Pastor Greg Funk officiating. Interment
in Longenecker’s Brethren Cemetery Warwick Township. There will be a public viewing at the Buch Funeral Home on Friday morning from 10:00 AM until the time of the service.
Please omit flowers. Those desiring may send contributions in John’s memory to the Water Street Rescue Mission P. O. Box 7267 Lancaster, PA 17604-7267.
James "Pap" L. Harrington
December 29, 2006
James “Pap” L. Harrington, 69, of 2279 East Mount Hope Road, Manheim, died Friday December 29, 2006, at the Essay Flory Hospice Center, Lancaster, following a brief illness.
Born in Lancaster County, he was the son of the late James L. Harrington, Sr. and the late Bernice Dissinger Webster. He was the husband of the late Janet L. Harrington, who died in October 2004. James was a press set up technician for over thirty-five years for Bulova Technologies of Lancaster. He was a member of Hope Episcopal Church, Manheim. He was a life member of the Elstonville Sportsmen Association; a member of the Lanco Micro Midget Club of Brickerville. James was owner and operator of Harrington Motor Sports, and enjoyed several championship winning seasons, and collected over eighty wins at various speedways throughout the United States. He was an avid hunter and NASCAR fan. In his youth he enjoyed motorcycle hill climbs where he won several championships, and established the Boot Leger Hunting Camp in Potter Co in 1972.
Surviving are four daughters, Jackie L. Houshower of Lancaster, Jeanne L. Harrington of Mount Gretna, Justina L. Zelek companion of Vinton L. Heisey of Manheim, Jami A. Harrington companion of Bryan Sherr of Columbia, a son, James L. Harrington, Jr. companion of Christopher M. Fry of Mount Wolf, nine grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, two brothers, Fred husband of Ethel Gordon of Manheim, Kenneth E. husband of DiAnne Webster of Manheim, and a sister Beverly wife of Craig Barr of Omaha NE. He was preceded in death by a sister Dorothy Greiner, and a brother Dennis Webster.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a public viewing on Tuesday January 2, 2007 at the Buch Funeral Home, 21 Market Square, Manheim, from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Followed by a funeral service on Tuesday afternoon from the Hope Episcopal Church, 2425 Mountain Road, Manheim at 2:00 p.m. with the Reverend Thomas J. Joyce officiating. Interment
will be in the adjoining church cemetery.
Those desiring may send contributions to the American Cancer Society, 314 Good Drive, Lancaster, PA 17603.
Martha M. Cooper
January 3, 2007
Martha M. Cooper, 91, formerly of Cider Press Road, Manheim died on Wednesday, January 3, 2007 at Lancashire Hall following a brief illness.
Born in Lebanon, she was the daughter of the late Amos and Ida Sunnon Breidenstien. She was the wife of the late Elmer S. Cooper he died in 1965. Martha retired as a garment folder for the former Colebrook Lingerie, Colebrook, PA. She was a member of the Hope Episcopal Church, Manheim and the Elstonville Sportsmen Association. Her interests included gardening and crocheting.
Surviving is a daughter, Kathryn E. Ruhl of Manheim, a son, Miles E. husband of Lynn Yecker Cooper of California; seven grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; several brothers and sisters. She was preceded in death by a son, Terry L. Cooper and several brothers and sisters.
Funeral Services will be private and at the convenience of the family. Interment
in Ruhl’s United Methodist Cemetery, Rapho Township, PA.
